St. James Cathedral Basilica

Welcome! We are the Cathedral parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn serving the communities of Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo and Vinegar Hill. 

We are a diverse community who together strive to celebrate our faith through Word, Prayer, Worship, Community and Service.

Hymn Texts for October 25th, 2020


Opening Hymn: On This Day, The First of Days

 

1. On this day, the first of days,

2. On this day the eternal Son
   Over death his triumph won;

1. Lord of all nations, grant me grace

2. Break down the wall that would divide
   Your children, Lord, on every side.
   My neighbor’s good let me pursue,
   Let Christian love bind warm and true.

3. Forgive me, Lord, where I have erred
   by loveless act and thoughtless word.
   Make me to see the wrong I do
   Will crucify my Lord anew. 
   
   
    

1. Gentile or Jew,
   servant or free,
   woman or man no more.
   (REFRAIN)

2. Many the fights,
   many the works,
   one in the Lord of all.
   (REFRAIN)

3. Grain for the fields,
   scattered and grown,
   gathered to one for all.
   (REFRAIN)
   
   
   Recessional Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

1. Love divine, all loves excelling,